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LGBTQ+ Veterans connect over coffee in the Tampa Bay area
CLEARWATER, Fla. — As we continue to celebrate Pride month, we are focusing on LGBTQ+ veterans. A March 2023 study estimates that there are a million veterans and 75,000 active service members who identify as LGBTQ+. That's why Empath Health now offers monthly coffee connections to provide a safe...
Work progresses on bluff erosion study in Belleair
BELLEAIR — When the Belleair Town Commission met last month an update on the long-awaited bluffs study was the primary topic of discussion. The board in July 2022 agreed to enter a cooperative funding agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District to conduct a feasibility study “that will investigate the potential erosion of the Bluff shoreline along Bayview Drive.”
CCHR: Celebrating 35 Years of Fighting for Mental Health Human Rights
Winner of 9 awards for their work to protect mental health human rights, CCHR began the Florida movement to restore rights and dignity to the field of mental health in 1977 and today counts thousands of members across the state. CLEARWATER, FL, June 12, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Florida chapter...
Massive 6.5-inch megalodon tooth unearthed in South Carolina by family of fossil hunters
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. - The discovery of a monster's rare tooth, not seen in millions of years, was made last weekend in South Carolina. A family from Florida unearthed the exciting find – a massive 6.5-inch megalodon tooth – during a fossil hunting expedition. The Columbia family discovered a...
Pinellas deputies to start seizing cars of fleeing drivers on Tuesday
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced a new initiative to discourage people from recklessly fleeing from law enforcement. Starting on Tuesday, anyone who flees from a law enforcement officer after being told to stop will have their car seized and sold by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. “All of these […]
Single-car crash kills driver in Pinellas Park
PINELLAS PARK — A driver died June 3 at the scene of a crash after losing control in a turn and striking a tree, police said. Pinellas Park officers were called to the 6900 block of Bryan Dairy Road about 10:30 a.m. They determined that a vehicle was westbound on the Bryan Dairy frontage road and attempted to turn northbound onto 69th Street North when the accident occurred.
Missing Scottish Terrier Reunited with Owner After 42 Days, Suspect Arrested
PORT RICHEY, FLa.- A missing Scottish Terrier named Otis is finally back home after a 42-day ordeal, thanks to the tireless efforts of his owner, the Port Richey Police Department (PRPD), and the community. According to Port Richey Police, On April 29th, the owner reported Otis missing from Oelsner Park....
Pinellas County approves $7.4M for new medical services building in North Redington Beach
NORTH REDINGTON BEACH, Fla. — The Pinellas County Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the funding for an emergency services building to be constructed in North Redington Beach. Once built, it will serve Redington Shores, Redington Beach and North Redington Beach. Six new positions will be created to...
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